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The Logistics Matters podcast: Mike Nervick of Sleek Technologies discusses what the infrastructure bill means for shippers and carriers | Season 2 Episode 46

The passage of the long-awaited infrastructure bill could impact transportation and the movement of goods for decades to come. Also: The latest holiday shopping trends; the drive for smaller logistics facilities.


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About this week's guest
Mike Nervick

Michael Nervick is the CEO and founder of Sleek Technologies, which aims to provide smart solutions that simplify logistics. He learned the business as a carrier sales rep at American Backhaulers (ABH), later acquired by C.H. Robinson. In 2003, Nervick founded his own freight brokerage, Advantage Freight Network (AFN), growing it to over $170M. Nervick then founded Sleek Fleet in 2017, which is now Sleek Technologies.

As a broker insider, Nervick saw firsthand how antiquated the freight procurement process was for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. Therefore, Sleek Technologies developed technology powered by AI to optimize the freight procurement process. 

Nervick graduated from University of Wisconsin with a degree in political science. He has a master’s degree in business from University of Chicago.


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